Full-bodied and gently sweet.
A slow, coating pour that settles on the tongue and rewards the sip that follows.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Ripple in Time
◎ Appearance
Deep mahogany to near-black in color, characteristic of an Imperial Stout aged in barrel. The body is opaque and dense, with a tan head that demonstrates solid retention and lacing. Carbonation is moderate, creating a creamy visual texture.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with bright red raspberry, sweet and slightly tart, layered over a roasted malt foundation of dark chocolate and coffee. Beneath these primary notes, rum barrel influence emerges as vanilla, molasses, and subtle oak, creating a complex interplay between fruit and barrel spice.
◐ Taste
Entry is full-bodied and warming, with tart raspberry flavor establishing itself against roasted malts and espresso-like bitterness. The mid-palate develops brown sugar and molasses sweetness from the rum barrel aging, balanced by chocolate and a slight dry oak character. The 8.5% alcohol adds weight without harsh alcohol burn.
◑ Finish
The finish is long and lingering, with berry acidity fading slowly against a backdrop of oak and vanilla warmth. A subtle alcohol glow persists, leaving a dry, slightly tannic aftertaste.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Ripple in Time
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Ripple in Time
About Imperial Stout
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Imperial Stout?
Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.
Finding a similar Imperial Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, berry, roasted character as Ripple in Time will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.